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Now playing Next Green News Europe now gets 21% of its electricity from solar and wind Globally 10% of all energy was produced by solar panels and wind turbines in the first half of 2020. 14/08/2020
Now playing Next Green News Why shrimps are being turned into batteries to store renewable energy It turns out shrimp shells are being used in a new, innovative way by scientists. 06/07/2020
Now playing Next Green News City of Sydney now runs on 100% renewable energy Local wind and solar farms to power much of Sydney as Australia moves towards total carbon neutrality. 01/07/2020
Now playing Next Green News €9 billion competition in Scotland will redefine wind power Companies with innovative plans for wind farms can now bid for the multi-billion euro investment. 10/06/2020
Now playing Next Green News Coronavirus crisis fast-forwards green energy 10 years into the future Electricity use has decreased meaning that wind and solar sources are more than capable of keeping the lights on. 06/04/2020
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